Travel Tips from a Lymphatic Therapist

First up, legs UP!

Have you ever noticed that your feet and ankles are swollen after a flight? This is due to the cabin pressure on a plane being lower than on the ground. This changes the tissue pressure in your limbs and results in swelling. Additionally, air travel usually means increased time being stationary, processed food, and a preflight cocktail, all of which slow down our lymphatic flow.

Pro tips: wear compression socks and sneakers, drink plenty of water (with lemon), bring healthy snacks from home, and move around when you can. Finally, get those legs up before and after the flight to let gravity do its thing!